South Africa Cruise with AIDAstella

The AIDA fleet has been sailing the world's oceans since 1996 and has been very successful on the German cruise market with a casual and informal concept. There is no fixed table order and you are welcome to leave your formal attire at home. AIDA Cruises convinces with a variety of buffets, a good sports program and varied entertainment. The age structure on board is mixed and depends on the destination. Young couples and families in particular quickly find a connection here. AIDA Cruises is very popular with cruise newcomers, but many guests who have once traveled on an AIDA ship also return again and again enthusiastically. German is spoken almost exclusively on board.

• Ship class: Sphinx class
• Inaugural cruise: 2013
• Home port: Genoa
• Length: 253 metres
• Tonnage: 71.300 GT
• Speed: 23 knots
• Decks: 15
• Passenger: 2.194
• Crew: 620
• Language: German
• Currency: Euro
• Internet: Starlink from SpaceX; internet café and wi-fi available for an extra fee

The comfortably furnished staterooms are cheerfully colored and offer comfort when traveling. The interior staterooms are 13.5 sqm, while the oceanview staterooms are between 14 and 16.5 sqm in size. The balcony staterooms offer with 17 to 23 sqm (including balcony) enough space for everything needed on board. Depending on the category, the suites on board are between 28 and 87 sqm in size (including private sundeck). Only the panorama suite does not have a balcony, but a large panoramic front.

On board, guests of all ages feel comfortable. Travelers appreciate the informal and friendly atmosphere aboard the AIDA ships. A varied program as well as many sports activities offer entertainment on board. Although a lot of variety is offered, there is always a quiet place where guests can retire with a good book or a delicious cocktail, the everyday life behind. A good place for a sundowner is the sail-covered Anytime Bar, which becomes a meeting place for all night owls in the evening.

The culinary offering on board AIDAstella includes numerous restaurants with something for everyone. You can expect a culinary variety ranging from traditional to modern dishes.

The following restaurants are already included in the price:

• Bella Donna Restaurant (buffet restaurant): Here you can expect a variety of dishes from the hot and cold buffet as well as delicacies from all regions of Italy.
• Market Restaurant (buffet restaurant): Discover the various "market stalls" and try specialities from all over Europe.
• East Restaurant (buffet restaurant): Savour Asian dishes, from Thailand to Japan.
• Best Burger @ Sea (drinks not included): Enjoy delicious burger creations and customise your favourite burger.
• Brauhaus (drinks not included): Here you will be served hearty dishes, e.g. spaetzle, pork knuckle or dumplings.

You pay a surcharge in the following restaurants:

• Buffalo Steak House: sample tasty grilled specialities, e.g. American beef.
• Rossini gourmet restaurant: Enjoy new creations from top chefs with fresh ingredients every day.
• Sushi Bar: Look forward to Japanese specialities such as miso soup and tuna carpaccio.

Numerous bars and lounges (not included) round out the culinary offerings on board and invite you to spend pleasant hours with your fellow passengers. Enjoy a relaxing cappuccino in the Café Mare, savour delicious cocktails in the AIDA Bar or have an aperitif in the Vinothek. We also recommend the ice cream bar, where you can savour delicious ice cream creations.

On board you will find a theater with well-staged, changing shows that offer the perfect program for every taste. Particularly popular is the imaginative show "Utopia" with the music of the composer Martin Lingau and charming, futuristic costumes. In the disco of the AIDAstella you can dance the night away under the spangled sky. For sports enthusiasts the large fitness area leaves nothing to be desired. In addition to state-of-the-art cardio and weight training equipment, various workshops and courses are also offered. Of course you will also find a large outdoor area for jogging, ball sports and courses. The tastefully equipped spa offers massages and other treatments, attractive saunas and a relaxation area where you can recharge your batteries. Also on the shore excursions sports activities are offered.

The AIDAstella successfully implements the concept of modern ships. If you value a relaxed atmosphere and a variety of entertainment during your holiday, you will feel well on board the AIDAstella.